{"id":9021,"date":"2025-09-24T09:38:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=9021"},"modified":"2026-04-19T13:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:39:18","slug":"moroccos-national-lottery-authority-strengthens-global-gambling-role-in-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/moroccos-national-lottery-authority-strengthens-global-gambling-role-in-switzerland","title":{"rendered":"Morocco\u2019s National Lottery Authority strengthens global gambling role in Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

National Lottery Authority\u2019s Younes El Mechrafi re-elected as only African representative, reinforcing leadership in global sports betting integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Morocco.- Morocco<\/strong> has strengthened its influence in international gambling governance as the country\u2019s state-run lottery and sports <\/strong>betting operator, La Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports (MDJS)<\/strong>, secured another three-year term on the Executive Committee of the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS)<\/strong>. The decision, made during ULIS\u2019s General Assembly on September 16 in Switzerland, reinforces Morocco\u2019s role in shaping global standards<\/strong> and tackling illegal betting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The assembly also confirmed the reappointment of MDJS Director General Younes El Mechrafi<\/strong> as the sole African representative on the committee. With this renewed mandate<\/strong>, MDJS solidifies its influence in global sports betting integrity, working alongside members from Europe, Asia and North America to combat illegal operators and strengthen regulation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Mechrafi, also Vice President of the World Lottery Association (WLA)<\/strong>, said, according to Moroccan news outlet Le7 TV: \u201cIn a context marked by the proliferation of illegal operators<\/strong> and the involvement of organised crime<\/strong>, our mission is more essential than ever. MDJS will continue to defend a responsible, transparent and united gaming model<\/strong>, in the service of Moroccan sport and the general interest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Younes El Mechrafi champions Morocco\u2019s voice in global sports betting integrity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lottery Authority tackles global betting threats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ULIS, launched in 2015 by the WLA and European Lotteries Association<\/strong>, was set up to police global sports betting, spot suspicious activity and combat illegal operators<\/strong>. Over time, it has also focused on dismantling criminal networks and promoting education and prevention initiatives. As a founding member, El Mechrafi provides a strong African voice<\/strong> in these efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MDJS is Morocco\u2019s only legal sports betting provider. Illegal international platforms<\/strong> remain a major threat, fuelling tax evasion, financial losses, addiction and organised crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To counter these risks<\/strong>, MDJS takes part in the Macolin Convention and the Copenhagen Group, working with regulators and enforcement bodies<\/strong> including the International Olympic Committee, FIFA, UEFA, the FBI and Interpol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Profits from MDJS go to the National Sports Development Fund, supporting sports infrastructure<\/strong>, federations, athletes and national competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through its renewed ULIS mandate, Morocco confirms its leadership<\/strong> in responsible, transparent and cooperative gambling regulation both across Africa and globally.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n\t\t\tSee also:<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Betting set to soar as AFCON 2025 kicks off this Christmas across Africa<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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